"At the opening bell, both women met in the center and immediately began trading. The output was high from the start. Ernesta Kareckaite pressed forward aggressively but walked into a sharp combination from Regina Tarin that briefly forced her to reset. Tarin found success countering the entries- slipping under shots, firing back with a right hand, and mixing in knees to the body as Kareckaite crashed distance."
"Kareckaite opened the second round well, connecting with a body kick and right hook. Tarin attempted to slow the momentum with a hook kick into the clinch, but Kareckaite landed clean on the break and continued finding success with the right hook while pressing. Tarin did some of her best work in tight boxing range, though her pace began to dip."
"Entering the final round, the fight felt entirely up for grabs. Kareckaite again went to the head kick, and Tarin responded with combinations of her own. Tarin increased her urgency, mixing in level changes and briefly threatening to jump on the back after attacking the legs, but Kareckaite defended well."
Undefeated Mexican prospect Regina Tarin accepted a last-minute opportunity to replace Sofia Montenegro at UFC Mexico City, facing Ernesta Kareckaite at a 130lb catchweight. Both fighters made weight successfully. The bout featured high output from the opening bell, with Tarin finding success through sharp counters, slipping shots, and firing back with right hands and body knees. Kareckaite pressed forward aggressively, maintaining forward pressure and landing solid combinations. The first round appeared competitive with Tarin landing more impactful counters. In the second round, Kareckaite connected with body kicks and right hooks while pressing forward, though Tarin worked effectively in tight boxing range. The fight remained competitive entering the final round, with both fighters exchanging strong combinations and maintaining urgency throughout.
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